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Finding a New Normal During the Pandemic

With stay-at-home orders in place across much of the U.S., families, couples and individuals are learning to live a new normal. In a best-case scenario, this means coping with the challenges of remote working, home schooling, and early morning grocery runs. For others, dealing with COVID-19 includes worries about health conditions, loneliness, and making ends meet. For this podcast, we host a telephone discussion with three mental health professionals from Baptist Health Madisonville. Psychiatrist Shabeer Abubuker, MD, explains the important distinction between “physical” distancing and intentional social connection. The trio offers ways to maintain intimacy in your marriage, create stability for your children, balance work/home, and improve communication.

COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Baptist Health Floyd’s Chief Medical Officer, Jayakrishnakamal “Krishna” Konijeti, MD, issued a public service announcement this week. His message was clear: Stay home, southern Indiana.

Speaking by phone for this podcast, Dr. Konijeti expands upon this plea to those in the community where he lives and practices medicine. He explains what it means to “stay at home” and how doing so can help his hospital and others control the anticipated peak of COVID-19 cases. He speaks frankly about the pandemic, including current case numbers, the need for widespread testing, and the steps Baptist Health has taken to prepare and protect both patients and staff.

Listen now to learn what you need to know to keep your family safe.